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Empowering Energy Justice, Mary Finley-Brook, Erica L. Holloman Sep 2016

Empowering Energy Justice, Mary Finley-Brook, Erica L. Holloman

Geography and the Environment Faculty Publications

The U.S. is experiencing unprecedented movement away from coal and, to a lesser degree, oil. Burdened low-income communities and people of color could experience health benefits from reductions in air and water pollution, yet these same groups could suffer harm if transitions lack broad public input or if policies prioritize elite or corporate interests. This paper highlights how U.S. energy transitions build from, and contribute to, environmental injustices. Energy justice requires not only ending disproportionate harm, it also entails involvement in the design of solutions and fair distribution of benefits, such as green jobs and clean air. To what extent …

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What Is The Pcor Partnership?, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center Sep 2016

What Is The Pcor Partnership?, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center

EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets

Fact sheet describing the Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership. Outlines the phases of U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory’s Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership program and highlights PCOR Partnership accomplishments. [This item is an outdated or superseded version and retained for historical purposes only. It may no longer reflect current information, policies, or practices.]

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Co2 Sequestration Test In A Deep, Unminable Lignite Seam, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center Sep 2016

Co2 Sequestration Test In A Deep, Unminable Lignite Seam, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center

EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets

Fact sheet describing results of a Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership-implemented test to determine the possibility of storing CO2 in unminable lignite seams. Discusses testing procedure and purpose, and summarizes key results. [This item is an outdated or superseded version and retained for historical purposes only. It may no longer reflect current information, policies, or practices.]

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The Oil Spill Risk Assessment And Research On The Oil Pollution Emergency Plan In Cnooc(Huizhou) Logistics Base Wharf, Hui Yi Aug 2016

The Oil Spill Risk Assessment And Research On The Oil Pollution Emergency Plan In Cnooc(Huizhou) Logistics Base Wharf, Hui Yi

Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)

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Ship Emission Control And Onboard Management, Yongjian Yang Aug 2016

Ship Emission Control And Onboard Management, Yongjian Yang

Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)

No abstract provided.

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Nanostructured Thin Film Synthesis By Aerosol Chemical Vapor Deposition For Energy Storage Applications, Tandeep Singh Chadha Aug 2016

Nanostructured Thin Film Synthesis By Aerosol Chemical Vapor Deposition For Energy Storage Applications, Tandeep Singh Chadha

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Renewable energy sources offer a viable solution to the growing energy demand while mitigating concerns for greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. This has led to a tremendous momentum towards solar and wind-based energy harvesting technologies driving efficiencies higher and costs lower. However, the intermittent nature of these energy sources necessitates energy storage technologies, which remain the Achilles heel in meeting the renewable energy goals. This dissertation focusses on two approaches for addressing the needs of energy storage: first, targeting direct solar to fuel conversion via photoelectrochemical water-splitting and second, improving the performance of current rechargeable batteries by developing new …

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University Of New Mexico Model Data Sources, Social Natural Science Nexus (Historic Domestic Oil And Gas Production From Eia-Oil And Gas Historic Production), Janie Chermak Aug 2016

University Of New Mexico Model Data Sources, Social Natural Science Nexus (Historic Domestic Oil And Gas Production From Eia-Oil And Gas Historic Production), Janie Chermak

Energize New Mexico (NSF EPSCoR Track 1 IV)

Historic domestic production of crude oil and natural gas obtained from the EIA. Historic domestic production data will be included in predictive model.

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University Of New Mexico Model Data Sources, Social Natural Science Nexus (Oil, Gas, And Water Production Statistics By Well 2013-2015-Oil And Gas Wells), Janie Chermak Aug 2016

University Of New Mexico Model Data Sources, Social Natural Science Nexus (Oil, Gas, And Water Production Statistics By Well 2013-2015-Oil And Gas Wells), Janie Chermak

Energize New Mexico (NSF EPSCoR Track 1 IV)

This spreadsheet contains oil, gas, and water production and injection data by well API from 2013-2015. This is original data obtained from the NM OCD FTP site. Location and characteristics of producing wells in the state of NM intended to use in production model.

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University Of New Mexico Model Data Sources, Social Natural Science Nexus (Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price-Hh Natural Gas Spot Price), Janie Chermak Aug 2016

University Of New Mexico Model Data Sources, Social Natural Science Nexus (Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price-Hh Natural Gas Spot Price), Janie Chermak

Energize New Mexico (NSF EPSCoR Track 1 IV)

This spreadsheet contains the Henry Hub natural gas spot price from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). This data will be used in model calibration and system of equations design for projected NG production.

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Electricity Generation, Electricity Consumption, And Energy Efficiency In The United States: A Dual Climatic-Behavioral Approach, Christopher A. Craig Aug 2016

Electricity Generation, Electricity Consumption, And Energy Efficiency In The United States: A Dual Climatic-Behavioral Approach, Christopher A. Craig

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Much of the United States (US) has seen an increase in warm days, decrease in cool days, and increase in extreme weather events. These trends are projected to continue across much of the US and in turn increase the demand for electricity and subsequent greenhouse gas emissions. Ambitious energy efficiency (EE) programs are used across the US by energy utility organizations to reduce electricity demand and emissions. This study examined the impact of climatic variability on electricity consumption, as well as how pro-conservation interventions such as EE programs and experiential learning can be utilized to mitigate residential electricity consumption and …

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Fort Nelson Ccs Feasibility Project, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center Aug 2016

Fort Nelson Ccs Feasibility Project, University Of North Dakota. Energy And Environmental Research Center

EERC Brochures and Fact Sheets

Fact sheet about a 2009–2012 Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership collaboration with Spectra Energy Transmission (Spectra) to determine the feasibility of a commercial-scale geology storage project near the Fort Nelson Gas Plant. Describes the project, its goals, and key results. [This item is an outdated or superseded version and retained for historical purposes only. It may no longer reflect current information, policies, or practices.]

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A Systematic Investigation Of Gas-Based Improved Oil Recovery Technologies For The Bakken Tight Oil Formation, Lu Jin, Steven B. Hawthorne, James A. Sorensen, Bethany A. Kurz, Lawrence J. Pekot, Steven A. Smith, Nicholas W. Bosshart, Alexander Azenkeng, Charles D. Gorecki, John A. Harju Aug 2016

A Systematic Investigation Of Gas-Based Improved Oil Recovery Technologies For The Bakken Tight Oil Formation, Lu Jin, Steven B. Hawthorne, James A. Sorensen, Bethany A. Kurz, Lawrence J. Pekot, Steven A. Smith, Nicholas W. Bosshart, Alexander Azenkeng, Charles D. Gorecki, John A. Harju

EERC Publications, Papers, & Presentations

In this work, we systematically studied the feasibility of various EOR options for the Bakken Formation based on detailed reservoir/rock characterization, fluid analysis, and gas extraction investigation.

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The Use Of Advanced Analytical Techniques To Characterize Micro- And Nanoscale Pores And Fractures In The Bakken, James A. Sorensen, Bethany A. Kurz, Steven A. Smith, Joel Walls, Michael Foster, Bob Aylsworth Aug 2016

The Use Of Advanced Analytical Techniques To Characterize Micro- And Nanoscale Pores And Fractures In The Bakken, James A. Sorensen, Bethany A. Kurz, Steven A. Smith, Joel Walls, Michael Foster, Bob Aylsworth

EERC Publications, Papers, & Presentations

Results provide previously unavailable insight on nanoscale fracture apertures, intensity and orientation; pore throat mineralogy and connectivity; rock matrix characteristics, mineralogy, and organic content; and calculated absolute permeability in the vertical and horizontal direction. These results are being integrated into laboratory and modeling research activities to determine the fundamental mechanisms controlling fluid transport in the Bakken, which will support EOR scheme design and estimation of CO2 storage potential in tight oil formations.

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Enabling A Sustainable Economy Through Energy Systems Modeling: Solar-Centric, Efficient, Integrated And Continuous Process Synthesis And Optimization, Emre Gencer Aug 2016

Enabling A Sustainable Economy Through Energy Systems Modeling: Solar-Centric, Efficient, Integrated And Continuous Process Synthesis And Optimization, Emre Gencer

Open Access Dissertations

The expected increase in food, energy and water demand due to increase in population and change in consumption habits in conjunction with diminishing fossil fuel reserves and increasing greenhouse gas emissions urge the development and implementation of alternative energy conversion techniques using renewable energy for a sustainable economy. Among renewable energy sources, solar energy is prominent due to its abundance. A sustainable economy can be created by producing building blocks foundational to meeting all basic human needs of daily existence. However, intermittencies and limitations on land area dedicated to harness solar energy are the major obstacles on widespread implementation of …

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Thermoelectric Half-Heuslers: Synthesis, Processing, And Performance, Joseph Robert Croteau Aug 2016

Thermoelectric Half-Heuslers: Synthesis, Processing, And Performance, Joseph Robert Croteau

Boise State University Theses and Dissertations

Thermoelectric half-Heusler compounds have potential to convert the heat wasted from industrial and transportation processes to useful electricity. Among the highest performing half-Heusler compounds are nano-structured bulk materials which have been arc-melted, pulverized into a nano-powder, and sintered by DC-hot press. High performing n- and p-type half-Heusler compounds with nominal composition of Hf0.25Zr0.75NiSn0.99Sb0.01 and Nb0.75Ti0.25FeSb, respectively, have been provided to us in both dense and powder form by our collaborators at the University of Houston. We consolidate these powders by SPS, refine these powders to improve both particle size …

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Assessment Of Dairy Wastewater Treatment And Its Potential For Biogas Production At Tanga Fresh Limited, Anna S. Nyaki, Karoli N. Njau Jul 2016

Assessment Of Dairy Wastewater Treatment And Its Potential For Biogas Production At Tanga Fresh Limited, Anna S. Nyaki, Karoli N. Njau

Tanzania Journal of Science

The extent of pollution of dairy wastewater treated in a septic tank and its potential for biogas production was investigated. Performance of the existing treatment system was assessed through characterization of both raw and treated effluents. From the analysis parameters like Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), alkalinity, turbidity, color and phosphorus disclosed inadequate system performance with treated effluent displaying higher values of organic matter than the allowed discharge limits according to the national standards. Optimal conditions for biogas production such as temperature, pH and type of inoculum were determined through batch experiments. The …

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Ga Based Optimal Control For Maximizing Pv Penetration At Transmission, Chittesh Veni Chandran Jul 2016

Ga Based Optimal Control For Maximizing Pv Penetration At Transmission, Chittesh Veni Chandran

Student Journal of Energy Research

Utilization of distributed energy resources (DER’s) like photo-voltaic generators, is one of the possible solution for present scenario of energy crisis. Most of the study suggest the implementation of PV power stations at distribution level. In this paper detailed theoretical analyses of the impact of large scale PV on transmission level is analysed. The preliminary section of this paper provides literature review with specifications of IEEE-14 bus network. Two methodology ie, constant load method and maximum loading method is implemented here. A test study is done in IEEE 14 bus to find out the optimal location of solar photo-voltaic generator …

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Risk Assessment For Two Multi Terminal Vsc-Hvdc Control Schemes, Roberto Sandano Jul 2016

Risk Assessment For Two Multi Terminal Vsc-Hvdc Control Schemes, Roberto Sandano

Student Journal of Energy Research

High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) connections have been in operation since the 1950s. The vast majority of which are point to point connections and use Line Commutated Converter (LCC) technology. Since the late nineties Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology has become a feasible choice on HVDC transmission systems [1]. Research is now focused in the development of Multi-terminal (MT)-HVDC system which will facilitate the collection of energy from distant dispersed renewable energy resources and transport this energy to load centres.

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Power Quality Improvement In Fuel Cell Based Hybrid Power System Using Statcom, Sandipan Patra Jul 2016

Power Quality Improvement In Fuel Cell Based Hybrid Power System Using Statcom, Sandipan Patra

Student Journal of Energy Research

This paper presents the power quality improvement in a microgrid, supplying a nonlinear and unbalanced load using fuzzy logic controller based static synchronous compensator (STATCOM). The microgrid contains a hybrid combination photovoltaic (PV), fuel cell (FC) along with the battery energy storage system (BESS) where a decentralized power sharing algorithm is used to control its power management. Here, STATCOM is used as a compensator for the hybrid system to reduce the harmonics in the voltage and current profile at the point of common coupling (PCC). The current reference is generated taking into account, the active and reactive power to be …

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Strategies For Promoting Equity In Clean Energy Deployment, Tracy Babbidge, New Haven Green Fund Jun 2016

Strategies For Promoting Equity In Clean Energy Deployment, Tracy Babbidge, New Haven Green Fund

Reports

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The Design And Testing Of A Novel Batch Photocatalytic Reactor And Photocatalyst, Shawn Sasser Jun 2016

The Design And Testing Of A Novel Batch Photocatalytic Reactor And Photocatalyst, Shawn Sasser

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

With an ever-increasing human population, the importance in having sustainable energy resources is becoming increasingly evident, as the current energy habits have brought about massive atmospheric pollution in the form of CO2 emissions, resulting in a rise in the average global temperature. To battle the effects of climate change, many alternative energy resources have been investigated. Among these, photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to renewable hydrocarbon fuels such as methane and methanol is one of the most desirable, as it provides the opportunity to utilize the sun’s energy to convert CO2 to renewable fuels. The work in this …

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Initiatives To Advance Clean Energy In The Low To Moderate Income Residential Market, Madeline Priest, John D’Agostino, New Haven Green Fund Jun 2016

Initiatives To Advance Clean Energy In The Low To Moderate Income Residential Market, Madeline Priest, John D’Agostino, New Haven Green Fund

Reports

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How Can Occupancy Modeling And Occupancy Sensors Reduce Energy Usage In Academic Buildings: An Application Approach To University Of San Francisco, Paloma R. Duong May 2016

How Can Occupancy Modeling And Occupancy Sensors Reduce Energy Usage In Academic Buildings: An Application Approach To University Of San Francisco, Paloma R. Duong

Master's Projects and Capstones

Buildings are amongst the highest energy consumers relative to industry and transportation. They account for 40% of the world’s energy consumption, due to the need for lighting, equipment, heating, cooling and ventilation. Academic buildings are multi-purpose buildings that create a challenge on energy reduction. Most are old and have fixed occupancy schedules, resulting in high energy consumption because these buildings experience significant occupancy variation throughout the day. Five academic buildings were analyzed; their building information, energy consumption data and methods to project energy savings have been analyzed. The case studies presented different strategies on predicting energy savings, but these have …

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Northern San Francisco Bay Ecological Risk Assessment: Potential Crude By Rail Incident, Meagan Bowis May 2016

Northern San Francisco Bay Ecological Risk Assessment: Potential Crude By Rail Incident, Meagan Bowis

Master's Projects and Capstones

Oil spill models, ecological risks, response options, and costs were assessed for a discharge of Bakken crude oil into the Northern San Francisco Bay from a train derailment. This assessment was based on the risk of crude by rail derailments into the San Francisco Bay; in 2014, California oil refineries imported over 240 million gallons of Bakken crude oil by rail for processing. A hypothetical scenario was developed from a derailment on the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and discharging 100,000 gallons of Bakken crude oil into the Northern San Francisco Bay. The oil trajectory impacted the Carquinez Strait, Suisun, San …

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Modeling, Simulation, And Analysis Of Lithium-Ion Batteries For Grid-Scale Applications, Matthew Thomas Lawder May 2016

Modeling, Simulation, And Analysis Of Lithium-Ion Batteries For Grid-Scale Applications, Matthew Thomas Lawder

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Lithium-ion batteries have become universally present in daily life, being used across a wide range of portable consumer electronics. These batteries are advantageous compared to other forms of energy storage due to their high energy density and long cycle life. These characteristics make lithium-ion batteries advantageous for many new and developing applications that require large scale energy storage such as electric vehicles and the utility grid. Typical uses for lithium-ion batteries require consistent cycling patterns that are predictable and easy to approximate across all uses, but new large scale applications will have much more dynamic demands. The cycling patterns for …

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Theory Of Carrier Transport From First Principles: Applications In Photovoltaic And Thermoelectric Materials, Alireza Faghaninia May 2016

Theory Of Carrier Transport From First Principles: Applications In Photovoltaic And Thermoelectric Materials, Alireza Faghaninia

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

New sources of energy that are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and renewable are essential if we are to combat the effects of global climate change. Two of these sources are solar photovoltaic (PV) cells to convert sunlight into electricity and thermoelectric (TE) devices to convert heat to electricity. To be practical on a large scale, the properties (e.g. electrical conductivity, band gap, Seebeck coefficient, etc) of the the underlying materials must be improved significantly through judicious control of structure and composition. Significant understanding of materials properties is required to design and engineer new high-performing materials. First principles calculations using density functional …

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Comparison Of Combustion Efficiency To In-Situ Atmospheric Ammonia Measurements From A Miniature Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometer In The La Basin, Taylor Krause, Barry L. Lefer, Timothy H. Betram, Steven R. Schill May 2016

Comparison Of Combustion Efficiency To In-Situ Atmospheric Ammonia Measurements From A Miniature Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometer In The La Basin, Taylor Krause, Barry L. Lefer, Timothy H. Betram, Steven R. Schill

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Atmospheric ammonia (NH3) has been shown to impact the environment and threaten both human and animal health, especially in heavily populated urban areas, yet to date there remains a paucity of direct measurements. Recent studies have suggested that ammonia may be generated as a byproduct of fossil fuel emissions due to highly active catalytic converters in light-duty gasoline vehicles. To investigate this relationship, an airborne miniature Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometer (miniCIMS) was used to directly measure atmospheric ammonia and combustion reaction products in the Southern California LA Basin, during the 2015 NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP). The …

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Chapman University 2016 Environmental Audit: Residence Life Dining Services Equipment, Alexandra Fw Sidun, Devon T. Bloss May 2016

Chapman University 2016 Environmental Audit: Residence Life Dining Services Equipment, Alexandra Fw Sidun, Devon T. Bloss

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Chapman University accommodates over 1700 student meal plans per day through the on-campus dining services provided by Sodexo Restaurant Services. The commercial-grade kitchens found in the Randall Dining Commons (RDC) of Sandhu Conference Center are frequently used to prepare food for students for every meal, seven days a week. The RDC kitchen facility has staff working around the clock and high consumption electrical, water, and gas appliances constantly running to parallel the high demand. The frequent use of commercial kitchen appliances results in an enormous consumption of energy and water resources leading to comparably high utility bills. Measuring the energy …

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Compost Land Management And Soil Carbon Sequestration, Kylene A. Hohman May 2016

Compost Land Management And Soil Carbon Sequestration, Kylene A. Hohman

Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019

Extensive fossil fuel burning has released carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Under proper ecological conditions plants convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into stable soil organic matter, a natural and efficient means of mitigating climate change. In the symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizae and plants, mycorrhizae provide plants with essential nutrients in exchange for carbon sugars leaked from the plants. Mycorrhizae convert carbon sugars to an exudate called glomalin, a protein that assists in developing soil aggregates composed of sand, silt, and clay. These aggregates, called humus, store carbon for hundreds of years under healthy ecological conditions. Compost prompts soil microbes to aerobically …

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Pilot Project To Advance Distributed Wind In Virginia, Sydney Sumner, Kayla Cook May 2016

Pilot Project To Advance Distributed Wind In Virginia, Sydney Sumner, Kayla Cook

Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019

The Virginia Energy Plan of 2014 created a demand for alternative energy sources to meet the goal of producing 25% of Virginia's energy from alternative sources by 2025. One of the most promising sources of alternative energy in Virginia is wind. As a result, the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy (DMME) took action to incentivize distributed wind (DW) power by enabling loan assistance with highly favorable terms toward the purchase and installation of distributed wind systems. Our team identified the nine sectors considered most likely to present the strongest potential for development of DW, and landowners within these …

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